The Great Mysto Presents
THE SECRETS OF MAGIC
Trunk Escape
The magician is locked inside a trunk, which is then placed inside another larger trunk and also locked. A screen is placed in front of the large trunk, and in moments, the magician steps out having magically escaped from both trunks!
The Secret:
Movable panels on the end of both trunks provide the secret exit for the magician. These are normally held shut by a metal pin inside the wood panels, and are slid open by the magician using a thin knife blade or similar object.
Note that although the ropes are tied around both trunks, they actually do not interfere with the escape in any way. They do, however, provide a great build-up and make the escape seem more impressive. Likewise, using large padlocks and having audience members hold the keys also makes the trick more impressive.
This lesson in magic has been presented courtesy of the Great Mysto!